Employment Law and Labour Law

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight celebrates two decades of growth and commitment to social justice. Firm leaders, including Chairman and Co-Founder David Sanford, reflect on the principles and mission that have driven the firm's success and expansion over the years.

Connecticut has enacted Senate Bill 5 (“SB 5”), a sweeping artificial intelligence statute that introduces new obligations for Connecticut employers using AI systems. Signed by the Governor on May 27, 2026, the law...

Employers face ongoing I-9 compliance obligations that extend far beyond initial onboarding, including critical reverification deadlines, electronic system requirements, and E-Verify responsibilities.

The Coalition for Modern Retirement Solutions submitted a comprehensive comment letter to the Department of Labor regarding proposed fiduciary duties in selecting retirement plan investments. The letter advocates for an asset-neutral, process-based approach while providing detailed recommendations to protect plan fiduciaries from hindsight-driven litigation and enable broader investment options for participants.

Employers continue to receive pitches for wellness and medical indemnity programs promising significant payroll tax savings, but recent IRS guidance makes clear these arrangements...

The Supreme Court's recent decision in M&K Employee Solutions v. Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund fundamentally changes how multiemployer pension plans calculate withdrawal liability for employers with unionized workforces.

Virginia already precludes covenants not to compete with “low-wage employees” who earn less than the average weekly wage in Virginia or who are not exempt from overtime under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

After terminating the employment of Julie Simpson (Guardian’s COO), Guardian’s CEO/owner sued Simpson for a variety of claims, including breach of contract, interference with prospective...

A Maryland private school faced a high-profile whistleblower retaliation lawsuit after terminating its Chief Financial Officer, who claimed he was fired for reporting discrimination concerns. The case, which drew front-page media attention, threatened the institution's reputation and required a defense strategy that would uncover the truth behind conflicting narratives about performance issues versus retaliation claims.

Can an entity be liable to an employee even if it is not their employer?

The Coalition for Modern Retirement Solutions submitted a comprehensive comment letter to the Department of Labor regarding proposed fiduciary duties in selecting retirement plan investments. The letter advocates for an asset-neutral, process-based approach while providing detailed recommendations to protect plan fiduciaries from hindsight-driven litigation and enable broader investment options for participants.

The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (Departments) issued a proposed rule that could significantly reshape how employers offer fertility benefits.